3 ASYCUDA++ migration in NBRBACKROUNDASYCUDA project ( )NBR as an IT greenfield,Creation of operative tariff, new Customs form, closed loop,Introduction of ASYCUDA v.2 in DCH and CCH,Decentralised management of ASYCUDA (96-00)Decentralised IT expertise,IT as a tool only,CAM1 project (99-02)Streamlining Customs documentation and procedures,Use of risk management and post-audit methods,Increase the use of Information Technology,ASYCUDA++ migration project (01-02)Executed by UNCTAD as a component of CAM1,

5 ASYCUDA++ migration in NBRIT projecTSAccording to Pyramid, an IT and telecommunication consultancy, 75% of project failIT considered as a necessary evil (no strategic standing),No/lack of coordination by contracting organisations, …Academics and Business community sayInvestment in IT works best when it goes hand in hand with organisational change,According to Erik Brynjolfsson, economist at MITInvestment in IT and organisational investment complement each other each feeds the return on the other,

6 ASYCUDA++ migration in NBRUNCTAD supportProject inputsCapacity buildingRemote and online supportNew releases as they become available

8 The ASYCUDA++ SystemASYCUDA++ is a complete and fully integrated Customs computer system.The ASYCUDA++ interface makes operation easier for the user by: -Presenting the system to the user in the form of task specific modules...…designed for the needs of an office or of a particular grouping of functions.

9 The ModulesASYCUDA++ system modules are grouped into main three types, according to function: -General office User modulesSpecialist office User modulesSystem maintenance and reporting

10 General User ModulesMODCBR1. Module ‘MODCBR’ is the Customs general (Branch) office module and the central part of the ASYCUDA++ system.MODCBR is for Customs data entry, declaration processing and general controls.2. Module ‘MODBRK’ is the general office module for Customs brokers or declarants - to prepare and present declarations to Customs by ‘Direct Trader Input’(DTI).MODBRK

16 MODSEL - Selectivity Controls ModuleSpecialist User ModulesMODSEL - Selectivity Controls ModuleSelectivity is the selective inspection of transactions - either by physical examination or check of documentsASYCUDA allows the channeling of declarations to four processing lanes, nominated by colour: -Red lane for physical check;Yellow lane for documentary check;Blue lane for the option of post import/export audit; orGreen lane for release

17 MODSDI - SAD Deferred Input ModuleSpecialist User ModulesMODSDI - SAD Deferred Input ModuleModule MODSDI is used for input and data validation of declarations initially processed through a non-computerised office.This allows for an effective check of the calculations and the other details of the manually processed declaration.... and incorporates the data into the ASYCUDA database to facilitate reporting and statistical extractions

18 Maintenance & ReportingAdditional ASYCUDA modules are used for the setup of the system, (National and Office configuration modules), and for system maintenance and statistical reporting.Module MODCHQ is used to maintain the system’s reference tables and gives access to standard statistical extracts.MODCHQ

19 MODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleMaintenance & ReportingMODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleThe module called the ‘Headquarters Module’ is used to set up and to maintain the ASYCUDA system’s reference tables.The reference tables contain:the standard international codes, such as the HS Tariff, country and currency codes;national codes, such as office, broker/declarant and company codes; andcalculation data, like rates of currency exchange, duty and tax rates, special exemptions and concessions.

20 MODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleMaintenance & ReportingMODCHQ - Customs Headquarters ModuleThe headquarters module also gives quick access to standard statistical extractions from the ASYCUDA transaction database.Standard reports give a choice of views of the statistical database.If the preprogrammed views or reports are not sufficient in certain circumstances, SQL queries may be run from the ASYCUDA interface.

24 ConclusionsFast pace of changes and increasing e-nature of international tradeReform is necessary, and is a continuous process,International standards need to be adopted,IT should become a strategic tool – MIS as a specific wing in NBR ?Short timeframe for the project and scope of change makes cooperation between all stakeholders and timely delivery of outputs a mustMeasures towards long term sustainability of reformed and automated processes required early in the projectShould the above be recognised and accepted by all stakeholders the benefits from the ASYCUDA++ migration project and the associated reformed and modernised documentation/processes will be increased and felt over the long term.

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